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Definition of Metchnikov
1. Noun. Russian bacteriologist in France who formulated the theory of phagocytosis (1845-1916).
Generic synonyms: Bacteriologist
Lexicographical Neighbors of Metchnikov
Literary usage of Metchnikov
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Review of Reviews and World's Work by Albert Shaw (1906)
"With all these trophies behind it, Dr. metchnikov predicts that medicine will
shortly turn its attention to the problems of old age, and that success then ..."
2. Russia, To-day and To-morrow by Pavel Nikolaevich Mili︠u︡kov (1922)
"... Sechenov and Pavlov in physiology J Timiryazev, the renowned follower of
Darwin, as well as Kovalevsky and metchnikov, in the theory of evolution; ..."
3. Modern and Contemporary European History by Jacob Salwyn Schapiro (1918)
"... Mendeleiev and metchnikov in science, are names of which the most civilized
nations could be proud. The answer or answers must be sought elsewhere. ..."
4. Modern and Contemporary European History by Jacob Salwyn Schapiro (1918)
"... Mendeleiev and metchnikov in science, are names of which the most civilized
nations could be proud. The answer or answers must be sought elsewhere. ..."
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